Larry Renier, 88, formerly of Brussels (Misiere) and New Franken, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 29, 2026, at Pinecrest Village in Sturgeon Bay, surrounded by love and prayers.
He was born August 17, 1937, to Edward and Grace (Herlache) Renier, the youngest of three children. At the age of six, Larry went to live with his Godparents, Harris and Laura (Renier) Vandertie just down the road, as they couldn't have children and loved him like their own. Thus, he was blessed with two sets of loving parents.
Always a trickster as a young man, Larry played jokes on his siblings, cousins, and even shot his mother Grace in the behind with a BB-gun on a dare, a story even she laughed about in later years. He drove fast cars, enjoyed outdoor adventures, and loved the Packers, even attending the Ice Bowl.
He married Diane Baudhuin on June 14, 1958, at St. Mary of the Snows Catholic Church in Namur and together they had three wonderful girls. I
n his younger years, Larry worked with Uncle Harris at V & R Plumbing and Heating. But his real passion was for farming, and he spent his life running the family farm. A lifelong Belgian farmer in Misiere, Larry was a simple and humble man. He and his family milked cows and tended the land. Larry's life was defined by faith, and he prayed for all his family and friends, right til the end. He was active in the Knights of Columbus.
An avid outdoorsman all his life, Larry loved hunting, fishing, walks in the woods, and reading his outdoor magazines. He always reveled in the hunting and fishing stories of his family.
He is survived by his daughter Pam (Bruce) Alberts, grand-daughter Kristin (Kevin Schneider), son-in-law Marty Baudhuin and grandchildren Matt (Laura LaPlante) Baudhuin, Nick (Bethany) Baudhuin, and Kimberly (Matt) Gleason. He is further survived by great-grandchildren, Delaney and Tess Baudhuin; Grant, Noah, and Eden Baudhuin; and Oliver & Sofia Gleason. Also surviving are his sister, Janice Lacrosse, son-in law Dave Riedy, and God-children Randy LaCrosse and Roxanne Spiering, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, middle daughter Kim Riedy, youngest daughter Lisa Baudhuin, parents, in-laws Raymond & Jennie (Derenne) Baudhuin, brother and sister-in-law Roy (Lucille) Renier, and brother-in-law Norman LaCrosse.
Without a doubt, he is now also reunited with the many dogs he loved over the years as well, most recently his late faithful companion Buddy.
Though Larry's life was filled with tragedy, losing two of three daughters and his wife, he never lost his faith, always praying for his family & friends. We know he'll continue guiding us from above, and scouting out heaven's best hunting and fishing spots.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dyckesville, WI. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at the Shrine of the Good Shepard Mausoleum in Green Bay.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests one of three wishes: masses in his name, a tree be planted in his honor, or donations given in his name to the Belgian Heritage Center.
Forbes Funeral Home is serving the family.
The family wishes to offer special thanks to all who visited Larry regularly, especially Sue Johnson & Dave Gengler for weekly communion visits, and to the incredibly caring staff of Pinecrest who became like his second family.
